Hardening, Tempering, and Heat Treatment for Home Machinists (Fox Chapel Publishing) Every Aspect of Working with Steel for Metalworking or Blacksmithing in Your Small Shop (Workshop Practice)

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The comprehensive guide to every aspect of working with steel!Complete details on the effects of different heat treatments on steel, particularly in respect to toolsFlame, salt bath, and furnace heating are all covered as heat sourcesPhotos, diagrams, charts, and tables are featured throughoutAchieve improved, consistent results in the hardening, tempering, and heat treatment of steelIn this informative book, Tubal Cain covers the fundamental principles of steel including its composition, additives, and the effects of different temperatures on its elements.This home metalworker's guide will help you to understand what changes are taking place in the metal, leading to improved and consistent results in the hardening, tempering, and heat treatment of steel.Flame, salt bath, and furnace heating are all detailed, along with information on accurate measurement or recognition of temperature levels. Packed with photo references, graphics, tables, diagrams, and accurate color temperature charts, this complete guide covers every aspect of the effect of different heat treatments on steel!Chapters include:Iron & SteelPrinciples of the Hardening ProcessHeating and Quenching in PracticeTemperingHeating EquipmentCasehardeningOther Heat Treatment ProcessesThe Measurement of HardnessHome Construction of FurnacesSafety PrecautionsThermocouples and PyrometersCarbon Steel Cutting ToolsBritish Standard Steel Specification NumbersHardness ConversionsIf you want to master the hardening, tempering, and heat treatment of steel in your shop — or are considering becoming a blacksmith — this is the book for you! Read more